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unfavorable

[uhn-fey-ver-uh-buhl] / ʌnˈfeɪ vər ə bəl /
ADJECTIVE
very bad
Synonyms
STRONGEST
adverse antagonistic calamitous damaging destructive disadvantageous hostile negative objectionable ominous troublesome unfriendly
WEAK
contrary discommodious ill ill-advised improper inadvisable inauspicious inconvenient inexpedient infelicitous inimical inopportune late low malapropos opposed poor regrettable tardy threatening unfit unfortunate unlucky unpromising unpropitious unseasonable unseemly unsuited untimely untoward wrong
Antonyms
STRONGEST
advantageous agreeable aiding auspicious favorable fortunate friendly good happy helpful kind lucky nice positive propitious

Example Sentences

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The mood among consumers soured notably in early April, with the Iran conflict getting the blame for unfavorable changes in business conditions and personal finances.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 10, 2026

In one recent high-profile poll, about 56% of respondents said they had an unfavorable view of Bass.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 6, 2026

The Gates Foundation is headed by Bill Gates, who has been the subject of unfavorable publicity due to his association with Epstein including added details in the latest batch of Epstein files.

From Barron's • Mar. 31, 2026

That’s likely to “raise inflation while weighing on growth — an unfavorable mix for both bonds and equities,” say Lina Thomas and Daan Struyven.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 25, 2026

I asked him whether he thought there was any chance of overturning the verdict if it was unfavorable.

From "The Stranger" by Albert Camus